| Regimental number | 2141 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Albert Park, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Opawa', Brougham Place, East Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss L. Dickinson, 'Opawa,' Brougham Place, East Kew, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 46th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 46th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. When the advance of his battalion was held up by a party of the enemy in a gully, he led his platoon forward under intense fire, and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy, capturing some 50 prisoners. His courageous anddetermined action enabled the advance to be continued.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: [2142] Lt William Henry Schorey DICKINSON, 1st Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 15 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
